Cameroon
Remote's Cameroon employment guide will guide you through your compliance responsibilities. Note that Remote's employer of record services are not yet live in Cameroon. but you can pay contractors with Remote now.
- Capital City
Yaoundé
- Currency
Central African CFA franc (FCFA, XAF)
- Languages
French and English
- Population size
26,545,864
Employment termination in Cameroon
Termination process
In Cameroon, the employer must provide a reason for termination that fits into one of the following categories:
gross misconduct (known as a summary dismissal)
constructive dismissal/resignation (dismissal or resignation forced by the conduct of either party)
termination of contracts of unspecified duration by the will of either party (known as mutual termination)
Lay off resulting from accidents, force majeure, or an unfavorable economic situation
Notice period
Indefinite-term contracts can be terminated at will with prior notice and one week off provided for employees to start exploring new opportunities.
Severance pay
Severance packages are defined by the Cameroonian Labour Minister and can vary, depending on industry and employee seniority.
Probation periods
Probation periods are defined in employment contracts and can last from six to eight months for managerial staff.